The Michigan Department of Agriculture is warning against eating any foods produced by Charley’s Food Design.
The Department advises against eating any food produced by the company, also known as Charley’s Chips Company in the town of Wyoming, Michigan. This includes Charley’s Fresh Tortilla Chips, Charley’s Gourmet Salsa, and Charley’s House Blend Seasonings. Retailers have also been advised to remove them from their shelves.
The products were produced in a facility that was not licensed or inspected, and the products and their ingredients have been seized due to unsanitary conditions at the facility.
The products were sold at several locations in West Michigan and possibly statewide. Retail and distribution locations where the products have been located include:
Bridge Street Market, Grand Rapids
Byron Center Meats, Byron Center
Changing Thymes, Grandville – Chicago Drive location
D & W Fresh Market/Knapp’s Corner, Grand Rapids
Green Acres Farm Market, West Olive
Horrock’s Market, Kentwood
Paula’s Market, Grand Rapids
Sunrise Foods (distributor), Grand Rapids
MDARD is working with the company to obtain a complete distribution list. Products may be offered for sale at other locations.
If you have purchased any products produced by this company, do not eat them. Dispose of the products or return them to the place of purchase. If you have consumed any of these products and feel ill, seek medical attention immediately.
If you are a food retailer or distributor please check your inventory for any products made by this company. If found, remove and hold the products in a safe place away from any sales areas and contact your MDARD food inspector.
Under the Michigan Food Law, MDARD is charged with the responsibility of licensing and inspecting food manufacturing facilities and retail food establishments to assure a safe and wholesome food supply. Foods offered for sale at stores must be made in licensed and inspected facilities. This facility was neither licensed nor inspected. MDARD found conditions at the facility that are considered insanitary.
Questions may be directed to the MDARD Customer Service Center at 800-292-3939, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
